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Power of Concentration

When
I was a child, I saw how a magnifying glass could burn a piece of paper, when
the rays of the sun were focused through it. The fire could start only when the
sun's rays were concentrated to a small point. When the magnifying glass was
moved too far away or too close to the paper, the rays were not focused enough
and nothing happened. This experience describes vividly the power of
concentration.

This
power can be described as focused attention. It is the ability to direct the
attention to one single thought or subject, to the exclusion of everything
else.

When
our mind is focused, our energies are not dissipated on irrelevant activities
or thoughts. This is why developing concentration is essential to anyone who
aspires to take charge of his or her life. This skill is essential for every
kind of success. Without it, our efforts get scattered, but with it, we can
accomplish great things.

Concentration
has many uses and benefits. It assists in studying and understanding faster,
improves the memory, and helps in focusing on any task, job, activity or goal,
and achieving it more easily and efficiently. It is also required for
developing psychic powers, and is a powerful tool for the efficient use of
creative visualization.

When
this ability is developed, the mind obeys us more readily and does not engage
in futile, negative thoughts or worries. We gain mental mastery and we
experience true peace of mind.

This
ability also plays an important role in meditation. Without it, the mind just
jumps restlessly from one thought to another, not allowing us to meditate
properly.

Do
you now realize why it is very important and worthwhile to develop and improve
the ability to concentrate?

To
develop this power you need to train and exercise it. Forget all your excuses
about not having the time or being too busy. Do not say that the circumstances
are not appropriate or that you cannot find a quiet place to exercise. With a
little planning, desire and motivation you can always find the time to exercise
each day, no matter how busy you are.

The
Restless Mind:

Thoughts
claim our attention incessantly, and waste our time and energy on unimportant
and useless matters. They actually rule our life. We have become so used to
this slavery, that we take it for granted, and have become unconscious of this
habit, except on certain occasions.

While
breathing, we do not need to pay attention to each inhalation and exhalation.
We become conscious of the process of breathing, only when we have some
difficulty with breathing, such as when our nose is clogged, due to a cold, or
when we are in an unventilated room.

It
is the same with thinking. We become conscious of the constant onslaught of our
thoughts, and of our inability to calm them down, only when we need to
concentrate, solve a problem or study. We are also acutely aware of them when
we have worries or fears.

Look
at the following familiar situation. You need to study something for your job
or for an exam. You sit comfortably on the sofa with the book in your hands and
start reading. After a while you feel hungry and go to the kitchen to eat
something.

You
return to read, and then hear you people talking outside. You listen to them
for several moments and then bring your attention back to the book.

After
a while you feel restless and switch on the radio to listen to some music. You
continue to read for a little while, and then remember something that happened
yesterday, and you start thinking about it.

When
you look at your watch, you are amazed to find out that one complete hour has
passed and you have hardly read anything.

This
is what happens when one lacks concentration. Imagine what you could have
accomplished, if you could control your attention and focus your mind!

Work
that requires physical strength, such as carrying heavy loads for example,
develops physical strength. Yet, it is not as exercising daily to the gym in a
systematic manner. It is the same with concentration. Reading, studying and
trying to pay attention to what we do, develop some of this ability, but
practicing exercises diligently each day is something else, it is like training
in a gym.

Inner
resistance to developing concentration:

In order to develop
this ability we have to train our minds. Most people think that concentration
is a strenuous and tiring activity, and that it involves exertion and tension,
which are difficult and unpleasant.

This
belief starts at an early age. Parents and teachers expect children to study,
do their homework and get good grades. This brings up in the children a feeling
of being coerced and forced to do something they don't like doing. When they
are too often told that they are not concentrating good enough, they develop a
loathing for concentration, and often for studying too. These become associated
with coercion, lack of freedom, doing something they do not like to do, and
which is against their will. When they grow up, it is no wonder that their
powers of concentration are weak, and they have no desire to strain their
minds.

Though
most people acknowledge the fact that good concentration is a great asset, yet
most of them do nothing to strengthen it, because they don't know how, and
because they lack the motivation. It is hoped that this article will provide
the necessary information and motivation.

Concentration
can be fun, if approached in the right way. It should be practiced with joy,
positive attitude, optimism, and understanding of its great possibilities.

The
benefits of developing concentration:

Sometimes
you can find strong powers of concentration in yourself. When you really and
earnestly want to excel in your studies, pass an important exam or solve a
problem, this power becomes available to you. In such cases, it appears because
of some need or desire, but developing it in a systematic way brings it under
your control, and grants you the ability to use it intentionally, whenever you
need it. To do so, you need to practice special exercises on a daily basis.

Here is what you can
gain by developing this power:

Control of your thoughts.

The ability to focus your mind.

Peace of mind.

Freedom from futile and annoying thoughts.

The ability to choose your thoughts.

Better memory.

Self-confidence.

Inner strength.

Will power.

Decisiveness.

The ability to study and comprehend more quickly.

Inner happiness.

Enhanced capability to develop psychic abilities.

More powerful and efficient use of creative visualization.

Enhanced ability to meditate.

And much more...

Seems
too good to be true? Develop the power of concentration and find out for
yourself!

So what about starting to develop concentration power today?

Note: We do recommend other Inner Power articles on
YoubulkSmarts, which contribute to the development of a positive mind as well.